So the conversation about St. Barnabas made me realize that the insurance I am switching to covers all of NY and part of NJ. Sure enough - I look up their list of preferred providers and it looks like they are one of them! So now I'm wondering if they should be my new back-up plan if I do a cycle at Strong in Rochester and it doesn't work out. Since the IVF would be covered - then even the cost of travel/hotel would still make the trip worth it. hmm....
TTC #1 since 6/09
Dx: PCOS and MFI
3 IUIs, 4 IVFs = BFFN
3rd RE: IVF #5/FET = BFP
14dp5dt=1170 16dp5dt=2573
1st u/s=TWINS!
It's a Boy and a Girl!
Born at 34w3d!
Re: limpetfan & jezebell
I was reading on their website that they work with long distance people all the time, and you can often arrange it so you only go to NJ for ER/ET. I actually just went and requested my medical records from my current clinic -- I figure DH and I will either consult just with St. B, just with SIRM, or both, before we decide about cycling again next year. Hopefully they can get us in quickly for consults!
I think it would be a fantastic back-up plan for you to use St. Barnabas if you do another cycle and it doesn't work. I say, get as many opinions as possible before moving to donor sperm (or eggs). The idea needs major validation!
Me = lean PCOS;DH = poor morphology (3%)
3 IUI/TI cycles = BFN
IVF #1 with ICSI: antagonist protocol = BFFN
IVF #2 with ICSI : Lupron downregulation = BFFN...FML
IVF #3 with ICSI and AH (Antagonist) = IT'S A BOY!!!!
This is great news! I would absolutely use them as a back up plan. I would also maybe consider sending your records over now and having them take a look and see what they say. They do seem to take on a lot of long distance and difficult cases. There are many hotels in the area that aren't too expensive. And of course, this would mean a GTG!!!!!!!!! lol
I am also blessed they are in my insurance and I wont have to pay much OOP. There are so many factors to consider but I am taking the fact that they come highly recommended into consideration and I just wish I knew about them sooner. Not to say i wasted the last two years but i probably would be pregnant or ready to give birth by now.
I would absolutely consult with them before moving to DS though, thats just my opinion.